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By Margaret Downing Reporter ROSCOE – Ledgewood School’s special education teacher, Tina Cuppini, who teaches kindergarten and first grade, was honored March 10 as a Golden Apple recipient. According to school principal, Chad Etnyre, “Tina is very good at understanding what kids want and need and she works very hard […]
ROCKTON – Roger S. Campbell, 65, of Rockton, Ill., died at 2:40 p.m. on Monday, March 7, 2016 in his own home after a brief illness. Roger was born March 31, 1950 in Beloit, Wis. the son of Lawrence “Babe” and Betty (Kramar) Campbell. He attended Hononegah High School. Married […]
ROCKFORD — A Rockford-based company pleaded guilty last week before U.S. Magistrate Judge Iain D. Johnston to willfully violating Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations, resulting in the death of an employee at the company’s facility in South Beloit, Ill. Behr Iron & Steel Inc., a high volume ferrous and […]
By Bob Balgemann Reporter ROCKTON – Hononegah High School sophomore Nick Sommer took center stage on the floor of the Illinois Senate March 9, when he was honored for his achievement in bowling. He broke state and national records for high average – a 252.11 – during the recently concluded […]
By Jean Seegers Reporter ROCKTON – After months of preparation, students in the Entrepreneurial Incubator Program at Hononegah High School (HHS) recently made their pitch to the Minimum Viable Product (MVP) Board of Directors. The MVP Board is a group of committed volunteers that represent various industries and organizations from […]
By Jean Seegers Reporter ROSCOE – “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn the more places you’ll go.” Familiar words from the popular Dr. Seuss book – Oh, The Places You’ll Go! Theodor Geisel wrote 60 books under the pseudonym Dr. […]
CHICAGO – Running up 94 flights of stairs in one of the nation’s tallest buildings may not be everyone’s idea of a relaxing Sunday afternoon, but 28 people from NorthPointe Wellness in Roscoe recently completed the Hustle Up the Hancock in Chicago for the sixth year. The event, held on […]
By Margaret Downing Reporter ROSCOE – Village President Dave Kreinke and village trustees held a “town meeting” Feb. 22 at the Kinnikinnick School for residents looking to get answers or clarification on where the village is heading. Kreinke said this is the first of several meetings he would like to […]
By Marianne Mueller- Reporter SHIRLAND – Shirland School’s stage was full of the finest entertainment on Tuesday evening, Feb.16 as students performed songs, dance routines, and excerpts from the musical, “The Little Mermaid Jr.” The talent show was sponsored by the Shirland 2015-2016 Student Council under the direction of Mrs. […]
By Marianne Mueller Reporter ROCKTON – Men joined together in two hours of fun for a good cause on Friday evening, Feb. 19 at Men’s Night Out. The Rockton Sanctuary spa welcomed guests who took time to relax and to catch up in between participating in sports trivia, enjoying refreshments, […]
